Jan.2-7
US National Championships. Freestyle races (individual start) Thursday; classic sprints Saturday; classic races (mass start) Sunday; freestyle sprints Tuesday. Also a SuperTour race.
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Jan.11
5K classic; 5K freestyle
10 am; 1 pm
10 am; 1 pm
The biggest single cross-country meet in the nation! Interval starts, classic in the morning, freestyle in the afternoon.
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Jan.11
sprint relay; 5K classic; 5K freestyle
8:30 am; 10 am; 10:30 am
8:30 am; 10 am; 10:30 am
The Loppet Invite is a high-school level invitational nordic ski race held at Theodore Wirth Park. Six Skiers will race in the mass start skate or classic 5km races along with four competing in the sprint relay event.
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1.2K freestyle sprints; 2.5K freestyle race
10 am
10 am
The Marshall Sprints features a unique format to guarantee all varsity skiers at least two races for a total just over 3.5 kilometers of racing. All of the sprint racing will start and finish on the school soccer field. The sprint course averages 15 feet wide, with some sections as wide as 24 feet. The course is safe, fast and exciting. 2.5K race for junior high skiers available.
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Jan.18
ABC Relays
(Mora, MN)
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boys relay; girls relay
10 am; 11:30 am
10 am; 11:30 am
Boys and girls relay team races. Teams of four members, two classic and two freestyle skiers.
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Jan.18-19
Hodag Challenge
(Rhinelander, WI)
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3.3K, 5K classic; 3.3K, 5K freestyle
10 am Sat; 9:00 am Sun
10 am Sat; 9:00 am Sun
5K course will prove to be challenging for young skiers with a variety of climbs and technical skills necessary. 3K distance for middle schoolers. Also 1K youth races. All races are interval start.
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Jan.18-19
5K classic Sat; 5K freestyle Sun
9 am; 8:30 am
9 am; 8:30 am
Junior National Qualifier racing for the Great Lakes division. Held on the CAVOC trails, hosted by the Northwoods Nordic Ski Club.
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Jan.24
Junior Noque
(Ishpeming, MI)
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5K, 3K, 1K classic
4 pm, 4:30 pm, 5 pm
4 pm, 4:30 pm, 5 pm
The Rundman Jacobson Junior Noquemanon kicks off the annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon weekend. The race is for kids and youth and is a fun and supportive environment for those looking to get in on the Noque fun. Participants even get to use the official start line of the full marathon!
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Jan.25-26
Minneapolis JNQ
(Minneapolis, MN)
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freestyle sprints Sat; 5K, 10K freestyle Sun
Junior National Qualifier racing for the Midwest and Great Lakes divisions. Held on the snowmaking trails at Theodore Wirth, hosted by the Loppet Foundation. Alternatively known as the Mayor's XC Ski Challenge.
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